Saturday, January 23, 2016

On-site Training Opportunity. Feb-March 2016. Incident Operations. National Fire Academy.

EMS Personnel, Officers, and Supervisors:

We have openings in the 6-day class R0847: Emergency Medical Services Incident Operations at the National Fire Academy, February 28 to March 4, 2016. This class is part of our Volunteer Incentive Program, but is also open to combination and career departments.

If you are a member of a volunteer, combination or career department and have or will have responsibility for implementing the initial and early expanding EMS functions of an ICS at medium- or large-sized incidents, here is an opportunity for you.

In this 6-day course, EMS personnel/officers/supervisors review ICS and study proper incident command techniques for management of medium to large incidents involving multiple sick or injured patients. Topics covered include problem-solving and EMS functions within incident command, resource management, interagency and mutual aid, sizeup and strategy, tactics and action plans, EMS company operations, preincident preparation, incident organization, and strategic command.
More course information, including Student Selection Criteria and Prerequisites, can be found at https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/catalog/details/10432.
Here is the link to the application: https://www.usfa.fema.gov/training/nfa/admissions/apply.html. Apply today!

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Seeking Volunteers Representing African Diaspora Audiences. Nat. Museum of African American History and Culture.

Volunteers accepted through January 30, 2016.Sign-up now!


We're seeking volunteers!


Seeking Volunteers Representing African Diaspora Audiences

The National Museum of African American History and Culture would like to hear from our African Diaspora community who live in the metro DC area for a project that will help the museum tell stories of contemporary African descent populations in the U.S. — stories that include a wide range of communities and experiences. 

The main purpose of the project is to discover the perceptions of and expectations for the museum from diverse African diasporic audiences. Project findings will assist in the planning of post-opening exhibitions, programs and collaborations for the museum.

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Fellowship Opportunity. White House Social and Behavioral Sciences

Apply Now for the White House Social and Behavioral Sciences Team

The White House Social and Behavioral Sciences Team (SBST) is currently seeking new team members to join them in Washington, D.C. for a one-year fellowship beginning in October 2016. Since its inception in 2014, SBST has completed more than 15 randomized evaluations with a diverse set of agency collaborators. Learn more about the President's recent Executive Order "Using Behavioral Science Insights to Better Serve the American People," SBST’s 2015 Annual Report, its team and recent activities by visiting https://sbst.gov.

Fellows and Associate Fellows translate insights from the social and behavioral sciences into concrete recommendations on how to improve Federal programs, policies, and operations. They work closely with agency collaborators to identify the opportunities for improvement and to evaluate the relative efficiency and effectiveness of proposed interventions.

To learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications of Fellow and Associate Fellows, and details on how to apply for this unique opportunity, please visit https://sbst.gov/apply. The deadline to submit an application is 11:59 PM on Sunday, January 24, 2016.

Please contact sbst@gsa.gov with any questions.

Washington, D.C. The HIVE Upcoming Events. January\February 2016

Hey Folks,
I am so excited about the events we have coming up at the HIVE 2.0. Before you dip out of town for the Holiday Weekend mark your calendar for these events.
January 26 - The Sales & Margin Entrepreneurship Class begins! This is a FREE class offered by The Hive 2.0 for students looking to build and improve their small business.
January 28 - Happy Hour & Social Networking evening. Join us for our monthly social time with entrepreneurs, small businesses and local agencies. Food and adult beverages served! 
February 4 - Sales & Margin in partnership with DLSBD will host "Intro to CBE" The OCTO Mobile Tech Lab will be onsite as well!

February 11 - Hive member Carrie-Ann will host a "How to write a Economic or Social Disadvantage Narrative for CBE/8a Certification" workshop
We have so many great things happening at The HIVE 2.0. visit our website and social media sites for more information. We are filling up our calendar for 2016 and would very much like to host an event with you.


Thanks to our sponsor Capital One for their continued support.  

Monday, January 11, 2016

Weds. January 13, 2016. Uncovering the Secrets to Finding and Applying to Jobs with the Federal Government and at HHS

HHS is hosting a Find and Apply Webinar on Wednesday, January 13 from 1-3 p.m. EST. Additional information is listed below.

Theme: Uncovering the Secrets to Finding and Applying to Jobs with the Federal Government and at HHS

Time: 1-3 p.m. (EDT)
Speakers: HHS Talent Acquisition Division
Audio only Dial In: 1-888-996-4917, Participant Code: 8029936

We hope you will join!

WHIHBCU Team

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